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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,658.95, 45,069.35 and 18,511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,658.95, 45,069.35 and 18,511.79 is: 25,546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,658.95 : 45,069.35 = 18,511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,658.95/45,069.35 = 18,511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,658.95x = 45,069.35 × 18,511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,658.95x = 834,314,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,314,024.73/32,658.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,546.26

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